I wanted to update things as we head into the biopsy on Monday (July 25th). Everything we have been doing until now has being working towards this ever-so-important event. The plan will be to place a small needle into my brain allowing them to take a sample of my brain tissue. The brain tissue should tell them everything they need to know about the tumour and how treatable it is and what steps will be next.
Once the biopsy is complete we are looking at about four to six weeks before starting into treatment. During that time they will analyze the tumour right down to its DNA level in order to create the most detailed plan of attack. I hope to be back with an update later next week after with preliminary ideas as to what we’re up against. I will certainly try to keep everyone in the loop.
The main problem with keeping everyone informed is that the process of writing my blog is challenging. Typing can be ridiculously challenging and that is just the way this tumour is affecting my brain functions. It is frustrating and time consuming but it seems to be testing my mental fortitude and I have never backed away from a good challenge.
Thank you again for all of the well wishes. I know that I’ve mentioned it a few times but the support remains a hope and inspiration for both Maureen and myself. And I keep remembering my college and friend Reggie who said: “Remember: You’re Bill effing Hann”. And for that I not let it win.
Once the biopsy is complete we are looking at about four to six weeks before starting into treatment. During that time they will analyze the tumour right down to its DNA level in order to create the most detailed plan of attack. I hope to be back with an update later next week after with preliminary ideas as to what we’re up against. I will certainly try to keep everyone in the loop.
The main problem with keeping everyone informed is that the process of writing my blog is challenging. Typing can be ridiculously challenging and that is just the way this tumour is affecting my brain functions. It is frustrating and time consuming but it seems to be testing my mental fortitude and I have never backed away from a good challenge.
Thank you again for all of the well wishes. I know that I’ve mentioned it a few times but the support remains a hope and inspiration for both Maureen and myself. And I keep remembering my college and friend Reggie who said: “Remember: You’re Bill effing Hann”. And for that I not let it win.
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